Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine, a US foreign policy established in 1823, asserts American dominance in the Western Hemisphere, aiming to prevent European powers from interfering in the affairs of Latin American countries. Recent news articles suggest a resurgence of this doctrine in contemporary US foreign policy. This is newsworthy due to actions taken by recent US administrations, particularly under President Trump, involving Venezuela, Greenland, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, and Haiti. These actions, including tariff threats, renewed interest in territories, and warnings to political bodies, are interpreted by some as a modern application of the Monroe Doctrine. The current relevance lies in the debate over US influence and interventionism in the Americas, raising concerns about sovereignty and the potential for a new era of US dominance, especially amidst global power competition.